We all know we’re supposed to drink eight glasses of water a day. That honestly shouldn’t be complicated, yet somehow we’ve managed to make even that difficult.

Remember when you used to just stick your glass under the faucet to get a little water?

Now the market is saturated with bottled spring water, delivery services, and a whole host of other options. Most of them are expensive and not terribly earth-friendly either. 

Bottled water is bad because it takes energy and limited resources to make and transport the plastic bottles. Plus toxic chemicals can leach into the water -- particularly if you reuse the plastic containers or if you leave them in a hot car. Another problem with this option is that many jackasses throw away the plastic bottles when they’re empty instead of recycling them.

Delivery services are not a great alternative either. The thick plastic jugs that show up on your doorstep are made from petroleum, and they arrive on a big, air-polluting truck. 

Tap water, while more economical than delivery or bottled water, can contain harmful chemicals. Filtering water is the way to go. Whether you buy the faucet-mounted variety, a filter pitcher, or a fancy reverse osmosis kind, you will save a ton of money and energy. 

Brita and Pur both make economical options. Think of all the beer you could buy with the money you'll save....